Director, Finance FP&A

Zaelab

Director of Finance leading FP&A, developing financial models, and providing strategic advisory in North America. Fully remote opportunity for experienced financial leaders with growth focus.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in financial modeling, FP&A, and financial reporting, with a strong ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. Proven leadership in building high-performing teams and driving process improvements through automation and AI-enabled tools.

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Financial ModelingFP&AFinancial ReportingProcess ImprovementKPI Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial PlanningVariance AnalysisForecasting MethodologiesScenario PlanningBudgeting ProcessesP&L PreparationBalance Sheet AnalysisCash Flow ForecastingFinancial InsightsAutomation Solutions

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsAgilityFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled ToolsFinancial SystemsAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

M&A OpportunitiesPrivate EquityHigh-Growth EnvironmentsBusiness MetricsStrategic Business Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop comprehensive financial models to evaluate M&A opportunities, capital investments, and strategic business initiatives.
Lead comprehensive annual budgeting processes that align financial resources with strategic priorities.
Prepare monthly and quarterly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecasts with variance analysis.
Prepare comprehensive financial insights, board decks, and executive dashboards that communicate financial position, trends, and strategic implications.
Partner with functional leaders (Sales, Operations, Marketing, R&D) to provide financial analysis supporting their strategic initiatives and KPI achievement.
Serve as financial advisor to C-suite on significant contracts, partnerships, and business opportunities.
Drive continuous process improvement through automation, AI-enabled tools, and financial systems enhancement.
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10 years of progressive financial experience in roles of increasing responsibility, demonstrating deep expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting
Demonstrated experience in high-growth environments, particularly in private equity-backed organizations or acquisitive corporate settings where financial rigor and rapid scaling are critical
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, FP&A, and financial reporting; expert-level knowledge of forecasting methodologies, variance analysis, and scenario planning
Proven track record identifying and driving process improvements, implementing automation solutions, and leveraging AI and emerging tools to enhance financial operations and reduce cycle times
Deep understanding of industry-specific KPIs, business metrics, and how to translate financial data into actionable business insights that drive operational performance
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to diverse audiences including executive leaders and boards
Comfortable operating in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment; flexible and agile as business needs and goals shift

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited Vacation/PTO
Full Health Benefits and 401k Fixed Percentage Plan (USA only) RRSP (Canada)
Fully remote and distributed teams
Paid Parental Leave
Ongoing training and education opportunities
0% Bureaucracy Culture - Focus is on responsibilities, not title